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Cats are masters of mystery — especially when it comes to their health. Often, their discomfort goes unnoticed until a serious issue arises. One such condition that deserves attention is megacolon — a severe form of constipation that, if left untreated, can drastically affect your cat’s quality of life. Dr. Sue Lim, an assistant professor […]

Dr. Elizabeth Davidson discussed connecting abnormal behaviors with pain in horses during lameness evaluations in her lecture at the 2024 Dressage at Devon.

Dr. Jennifer Fridley holds a piglet. Photos by Jason Nitsch ’14, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Texas A&M University researchers from the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) and the Department of Biomedical Engineering are collaborating on a new project that studies how techniques using ultrasound and light — including ultraviolet […]

Using Comparative Studies to Aid in HIV Vaccination Research   Brochu HN, Smith E, Jeong S, Carlson M, Hansen SG, Tisoncik-Go J, Law L, Picker LJ, Gale M Jr, Peng X. HIV has infected millions of people worldwide. Unfortunately, there is still no vaccine that can prevent or treat HIV infection. However, comparative medical research has […]

Through funding from Cornell CVM’s Expanding Horizons program, I was able to travel to ICDDR,B in Dhaka to work with their team of field veterinarians to sample domestic animals, peridomestic (feral) animals, and bats for an ongoing surveillance project looking for serological (antibody) evidence of exposure to diseases like Nipah virus in these populations.

Whether you have a full-grown pooch or a curious new puppy, a dedicated crate is a valuable tool for training and a must-have for travel. These enclosed structures also provide a cozy den for your dog to relax as well as the security to keep them (and your sneakers) safe when you’re not around. While […]

Jackson Goudy, a fourth-year veterinary student at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), received a top scholarship from the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) for his outstanding efforts in building a future in bovine veterinary medicine.

When Lisa Edge first met Poppy Grace, she knew she’d become part of her family. Poppy, an American Bulldog mix, was found by Edge’s daughter on the Iowa County Humane Society’s website last summer, having been rescued from the side of the road by an Avoca police officer. Emaciated and neglected, she carried a mere […]